"By the time we hit 45, one in five Australians is already feeling the grind. The question isn't just how to stop the pain—it’s how to keep moving without a surgeon's knife."

Belinda Lawford, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne, joins the show to tackle one of the most common complaints in the over-45 demographic: Knee Osteoarthritis. From the sudden morning stiffness to the "flare-ups" that make climbing stairs a mountain-sized task, we explore why 2026 is a turning point for joint care.

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"A blockade is a tool of war as old as the sea itself, but in 2026, the question isn't just about who has the biggest ships—it's about who still respects the law."

Donald Rothwell, Professor of International Law at the ANU, joins the show to dissect the US-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. With the blockade reaching its 24-hour mark, the world is watching to see if this ancient tactic of naval warfare can still be enforced in a modern, "rogue" geopolitical climate.

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"The Prime Minister is telling you to pump up your tires, and while it sounds like a band-aid solution, your car is basically a shopping trolley with a wonky wheel—if it isn't aligned, you're paying for it at the pump."

We dive into the federal government's controversial $20 million "Save Our Petrol" ad campaign. With the Strait of Hormuz closed and the war showing no signs of stopping, Peter Jones from the Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) joins the show to explain why 1970s-era advice is suddenly the most important thing in your glove box.

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As SpaceX rockers return to earth they have been leaving behind a plume of Chemical Pollution as it burns up in the atmosphere. But what does this mean Robyn Schofield Professor and Associate Dean (Environment and Sustainability in Faculty of Science) at the University of Melbourne joins Phil to tell us.

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How much do you really need to retire? It's probably a lot less than $1 million. Angel Zhong Professor of Finance at RMIT University joins Phil to tell us how much we need.

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